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Dissecting the journey: nursing student experiences with collaboration during the group work process
Lissa L Gagnon1, Ginette D Roberge
1School of Nursing, Laurentian University, Sudbury, ON, Canada. lgagnon@laurentian.ca
Nurse Education Today
|November 15, 2011
Summary
This study explored how undergraduate nursing students experience collaboration in group work, revealing a significant psychosocial element. Findings offer insights into the advantages and disadvantages of group work in nursing education.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Group work is integral to nursing practice and professional socialization.
- Undergraduate nursing curricula increasingly use group work to foster collaboration.
- Understanding student experiences in group work is crucial for effective training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore undergraduate nursing students' lived experiences of collaboration during group work activities.
- To analyze how group work in nursing education aligns with essential elements of collaborative practice.
- To identify the advantages and disadvantages of group work processes in nursing education.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing theoretical thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006) and an interpretive framework (Pollio et al., 2006).
- Analysis of written descriptions from 96 undergraduate nursing students in Canada.
- Assessment of group work practices against collaborative practice essential elements (Jones & Way, 2006).
Main Results:
- An unexpected psychosocial element of collaboration was identified in student group work.
- The study revealed both benefits and drawbacks of group work processes in nursing education.
- Student perceptions of group work adherence to collaborative practice elements were analyzed.
Conclusions:
- The findings highlight the importance of the psychosocial dimension in nursing student collaboration.
- Educators can use these insights to better prepare students for interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Understanding student experiences informs curriculum development for effective group work in nursing.
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